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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15
SAVING CALIFORNIA.
How II Was Prevented from Becoming an
English Colony.

English Colony.
General Fremont, in an interview,
tells this story of how California was
prevented from becoming an English
colony:
at was away back, early in the 40s,
that l considered that problem, and
when the historian, George Bancroft,
was Secretary of the Navy 1 had fire.
quent consultations with him and with
Senator Benton, and it was understood
that was to prevent the English from
anticipating us in securing that coun-
try. OFF the coast of California the
British fleet was closely watching our
fleet, and in 1916, three years before
the famous ''49ers' possessed the land,
l organized band of picked, hardy
men. and soon weeded out every man
that was not thoroughly reliable. They
would follow me anywhere. moved
down to Monterey and camped there.
For awhile / was tolerated, but soon,
through British intrigue, the Govern
! ment of Mexico ordered its military
force to drive me out. / fortified, and
knowing the secret understanding
with high officials at Washington-I
was inclined to hold my ground, but
they came on in such numbers and got
me in such hot place, that when the
wind blew down my flag said: boys,
guess we will accept this as
an omen that we are to get out of
fhic , or1 rnt to1 ,,,, fnx rI
the north. was soon overtaken by II
Government agent, and, encouraged
by what he communicated, instantly
turned. Though hindered by some of
the worst Indians on the coast, hur-
ried back, going right into the dis
puted country. When l got down as
far as Monterey, but away inland, l
raised the American flag and took pos
session of California for the United
States. Commander Sloat sailed into
the harbor of Monterey, and hearing
that had planted the American flag
near him he raised it over Monterey,
supposing that had acted by express
orders of the Government. Admiral
Seymour coming into Monterey in
formed Commodore Sloat of the real
condition of things, and said that in
three days the English would have had
their flags over Monterey if they had
not been anticipated. The Commo-
dore, fearing censure. gave up his COM
mand on that coast; but the deed was
done, and our hold on California be-
came permanent.-Boston Herald.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15
ENEMIES OF BEES.
Insects That Will, Unless Exterminated In
Time neafrnx E,nfira SHxarlna

Insects That Will, Unless Exterminated In
Time, Destroy Entire swarms.
The honey bee has a number of enc
mics: The mosquito hawk or Dragon
fly, the bee-killer (Asilus)-a tachina
fly, reported to lay its eggs in the bodies
of bees-ants, and some large spiders,
which entangle bees in their webs. The
king bird, toads, mice. all these are
thought more or less destructive to bees
The really destructive enemy, however,
is the bee moth (Galleria Cereana.) It
is the largest of the tineas. The moth
lays its eggs in the minutest of cracks.
The larva protects itself by web, and
if not interfered with will eventually
destroy the swarm, completely envelop-
ing the comb. "M
In its perfect or adult state it is q
winged moth or miller. measuring. from
the head to the tip of the closed wings.
from five-eighths to three-quarters of
an inch in length, and its wings expand
from one inch and one-tenth to one
inch and four-tenths The feelers are
two in number; and the tongue is very
short, and hardly visible. The fore
wings shut together fiat on the top Of
the back. slope steeply downward ut
the sides, and are turned up at the end,
somewhat like the tail of fowl.
The male is of dusky gray color.
his fore wings are more or less CLOSED
and streaked with purple-brown on the
outer edge; they have few dark brown
spots near the inner margin, and they
are scalloped or notched inwardly at
the end; his hind wings are light yell
lowish-gray, with whitish fringes. The
female is much larger than the male
and much darker-colored; her fore
wings are proportionately longer. not
SO deeply notched on tho outer hind
margin, and not so much turned up at
the end; they are more tinged with
purple-brown, sprinklcd with darker
spots; and the hind wings arc dirty or
grayish white. There are two broods
Of these insects in the course Of year.
Some winged moths of tho first brood
begin to appear toward the end of
April cr early in May; those of tho
second brood are most abundant in
August; but between these periods, and
even later, Others come to perfection,
and consequently somo Of them may be
found during tho greater part of the
summer. BY day they remain quiet OH
tho sides or in the crevices Of the bee.
house; but, il disturbed at this time,
they open their wings little and spring
OF glide swiftly away, so that 1t is very
difficult to seize or to hold them.-
Farm. Field and Sl0ckmai.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15
A Few German Bulls.

The Irish have not got monopoly
for the manufacture of bulls. The Ger
man papers abound in them. Here are
few specimen bricks:
"After the door was closed. soft
female foot slipped into the room, and
with her own hand extinguished the
taper"
Both doctors were unaple TO restore
the deceased onco more to life and
health. F" aI m
IA man living in Freudenstadt tried
to shoot his wife, but missed her, for
which he was promptly locked up.'
"The Ladies' Benevolent Association
has distributed twenty pairs Of shoes
which will dry up many a tear"
II wns sitting Mt the table enjoying a
cup of coffee, whom gentle voice
tapped me on the shoulder. l looked
around and saw my old friend, -
Texas Sityings.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

At the time when Columbus started In
search Of the New World, nearly every man,
there was no New World to discover. When
he came back, crowned with success, a large
proportion of these good people adhered to
their theory; and IL they were alive to-day
many of thcm would doubtless insist that
America had never been discovered at all.
A man will give up anything in the world
more readily than a pet theory. For ex-
ample, look at the individuals who still
maintain that consumption is incurable. DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery has cured
thousands upon thousands of cases, and
will cure thousands more, but these people
can't give up their point Neverthe less the
discovery" will cure any case of consump-
ton, if taken in time.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15
THE LlMeklLN CLUB.
Brother oardner's Conservative Eulogy on
Deceased Brother.


As soon as Elder Toots had ceased
trying to cough up the vest-buckle he
swallowed in West Virginia the year
the war broke out, and Whalebone
Howker and Pickles Smith had settled
on the date of the discovery Of America
as 1921, the windows were put down
and Brother Gardner said:
"Death has once more invaded our
ranks. yesterday received letter
containin' de informashun dat Kroltus
Desplaines, an honory member living
at Griffin, Ca, had expired from airth
away. Has any member any thin to
offerp" NJ 81 n t
Judge Cadaver offered resolution
Of sympathy for the bereavcd widow
and fatherless children.
Syntax johnson moved that Paradise
Hall be draped in mourning for the
space of sixty days.
The Rev. Penstock moved that what
was the Limekiln Clubs loss was the
deceased brothers. eternal gain.
Buckingham Jones suggested that
the club contribute the sum of S5, 900
towards q monument with an angel
perched on top.
"Gem' len," said the President as he
waved them down, ~ knew Krokus
well. In fack, he am de only man who
eber stole my dog. He has eaten at
my house, an I has slept in his an
tooken breakfast in de highest second
class hotel. We shall adopt skedulc
about as follows: we am grieved dat
Krokus has passed away, but would he
have amounted to shucks had he libedp
"He was kind to de poor, but he stole
chickuns from de rich.
"He was honest an upright. but he
neber had chance to trade hosses or
beat street kyar company.
He had many virtues, but dey war
offset by many vices. While he would
have established an orfun asylum if no
had dc money to do it, he invariably
tried to pay his dues wild trade dollars
or counterfeit halves.
"While we hope he am better off, we
shan't be ober-anxious to inquar fur
him when we reach de mex world.
"Gem'len, Krokus Desplaincs was an
average man. He libed in dc aiver-
age way, mixin' de good an de bad
till you couldn't allus tell whcder to
find him leanin' ober de front gait
or lyin' on de grass behin' de BAN.
He had his good an his bad streaks,
an we shan't praise de fust an con-
ceal de las. If he am better off we
am glad of it. If he has gone to any
wuss kentry dan dis it am our solemn
dooty to feel as sorry as we know how.
Any resolushuns mcnshuin' his wife an
chillen am so much talk frown away,
fur he was too lazy to support wife
an consistently nebber got mar'd.
We will hang cheap piece O. Grape on
de doah an forgive him de six shillin'
dues he owed de club. ."-DetroH Free
| Press.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15
Color Blindness in Germ any.

Some interesting results have been
yielded by an extensive investigation
into the prevalence of color bind-
ness OH German railways. The inquiry
which lasted several years-the latest
data having been obtained on July l.,
18S6-was extended to seventy -liine
railways. OF 104,743 persons tested
from April l, 1882, to July l, 1886, $50.
or 81 per cent, were found to be color
blind. OF 239, 726 persons tested up to
July Of last year. 1884. or 81 per sent.
were color blind. while of l45,456 of
ficers and servants employed OH the
seventy-nine railways on July l, 1886.
100 were entirely and AL partially
color blind, percentage of .37. The
methods of testing were chiefly the Still
ling method (by me'.ns Of color plates)
and the Holmgren method (by means
Of colored wooden threads); but tho
Daae, Cohn, Schmidt and Rimpler
methods were also adopted. In l6, 2O1
cases tho test was repeated, and 3O5
times did the results differ from former
results. The officials of German rail-
ways who are color blind have been
given duties In the discharge of which
their incapacity can have no i'll result.
SO that there is no danger in their con-
tinued employment-PaW Nall Gazette.
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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

Inscription seen on rope-bound
trunk returning from the Catskills:
''To the baggage-smasher who brought
me up from the city: Your account in
the next world stands with heavy
balance on the wrong side. You can
possibly succeed in securing a small
credit if you will deal with what is LETT
of my perishing shell tenderly ON the
return trip"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

OF the alloys OF aluminium. the Sc
ries formed with copper aud known as
aluminium bronze are tho most impor-
tant. The alloy containing 80 per
cent. OF copper and 10 of aluminium is
the most prominent Of these, and was
discovered rs long ago as 1856 by DIR.
John Percy It has deep golden
color, specific gravity Of ~, and can
be shaped at red heat and hammered
until cold without cracking. The al
loys change to white In color when the
proportion OF aluminium reaches about
20 per cent.-Askansaw zraveler,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15
A Much Desired Reform.

To begin and carry on to successful COM
pletion reform of the disorder existing in
q dyspeptic stomach, use systematically
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. A happy re-
suit is inevitable, and this will be attended
by return to discipline of the bowels and
liver when they are recalcitrant, which they
usually are when their associate organ, the
liver, is out of order. Use the Bitters in
fever and ague.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15
A Musical Wonder.

( Jenkins is drinking q good deal.
isn't hep said a travelling man to a
friend. ....i.
Eyes; he's going it pretty hard"
II wonder whether he wouldn't havo
made good musician" g i.tae
"What made you think of thatp' +.
"Why he can 60 right along indcfi-
nitely without missing bar. "-Mer-
chant Traveller.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15
The Favorito Limo to California,

The Great Rock Island &C., r. /. & P.
Ry), offers u choice of routes beyond Mis-
souri, River, on both single and round trip
tickets. First-class excursions every week.
Rates as low as the lowest. Trains COM
posed of elegant day coaches, superb dining
cars, magnificent chair cars. For full in
formation, address, L. A. Holbrook, &. I. Ss
z. A., Chicago, Ill.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15
Covered buttons were introduced

Covered buttons were introduced
by M. Sander. He lost his fortune in
Denmark when Lord Nelson bonn
barded Copenhagen, and came over to
England to try and earn little money,
not dreaming that he would more than
recoup himself for what he had lost.
He introduced first q covered button
consisting of cloth or lasting, with an
iron shank. His son improved this
into what is called the flexible-shank
button, which, when made of silk, how
ever, soon wore out. Chicago NeWs.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

Omaha Man - ''Of all persons
When did you cross the Atlantic,
Georger English Lord--"Hushl Har-
ry. don't speak SO loud. Call me
Blinks." "Blinks, ehP Say, George,
what means this masqueradingp'' "The
fact Is. Harry, I'm In love with an
American girl and am trying to pass
myself off for respectable citison."-
-Omaba World s'r
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

-Restaurant-keeper Ito guesD-Ts
your seat quite comfortable, sirp Are
you too near the Window Guest
No, the window is all right; but l
wouldn't mind sitting little further
from the butter.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

In every well-appointed hennery lay fig
ures form prominent item of the stock in
trade.-Binghamton Republican.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

biliousness, sick headache, and all diseases
arising from disordered condition of the
liver and stomach, take DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Purgative Pellets-a gentle laxative or
active cathartic, according to size of dose.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

Offer No. III.
FREE!-To MERCHANTS ONLY: A genu-
inc Meerschaum Smokers Set, Give
pieces), in satin-lined plush case.
Address at once,
r. w. TANsILL & Co.,
55 State Street. Chicago,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15
Three Bottles Cure Catarrh.

ELI ROBBINS, Runudn p. o., Columbia Go,
Pa, says: my daughter had ,catarrh when
Sage's Catarrh Kennedy advertised, and pro.
cured bottle for her, and soon saw that 10
helped her; a third bottle effected pcrna,,
nent cure. She is now eighteen years oio anu
so1ud and hparfy."
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

--6oI 10 men find fault because they
are Meier lucky enough to find my
thing flse. e.--LoWeW Citizen.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

CoMpLExIoNAL Defects are eradicated, not
hidden, by Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, SOC. The best
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

-Cood resolutions, like squalling
baby AZ church. should be carried out.
--Bosto,s Advance. MIX
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

The most shocking thing in natural his
tory: An electric eel
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

3 MONTHS treatment for Soc. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. Sold by druggists.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

MANY initiate, none equal "Tansill's g
Punch'' sc. Cigar.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

II THINK I'll give this country the shake"
remarked the malaria, as it prepared for
business Washington Critic.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

THE Frazer is the Standard Axle Grease Of
the world Saves your horses and wagons.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

The favorite poets for the sea shore are
Shelley and Crabbe.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15
~Untold Agony from Catarrh."

of ithaca, NJ Y, writes: "Some ten years ago
/ suffered untold agony from chronic nasal
catarrh. My family physician gave me up as
incurablc, and said I must die. My case was
such bad one. that every day, towards sun.
set, my voice would become SO hoarsc could
nv coughing and clearing of my throat would
almost strangle me. BY the use of DIR. Sagc'a
Catarrh Remedy, in three months, was q well
man, and the cure has been permanent"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

from Chicago to Ellis junction, Wausaukee.
Pike and Pembine River, Wis, at Sl2. so, and
Iron Mountain, Mich, sl3.lO good to return
until Dec 3lst, can be obtained of w. w.
TABBERNER General Agent Milwaukee a.
Northern Railroad, 55 S. Clark ST., Chicago
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

A BIG rubber firm has failed It stretched
its credit too far-U trOt Er6e Press
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

WHEN boat sinks, the insurance COM
panies generally appoint an appraiser.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

The club man sings: Tho half has not
been told" And it's his better half at that
Duluth Pdrdgraphcr.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

In proportion to its size the mosquito
draws better than the average cigarette
Nep Haven Neus
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15
Hunters Round Trip Tickets

THE flower of the family you often find
becomes college bred Yonkers Statesman.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

EVEN when the game laws are in force the
heart OF the hunter quails
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

THOMAS J. RUSHING, Esq, s9o' Pine Street,
St. Louis, No.. writes: ~ was great sufferer
from catarrh for three years. At times could
and splitting. ana for the last eight monthA
could not breathe through the nostrils.
lily, was advised to try DR.. Sagcs Catarrh
Remedy. and | am now well man. believe
it to be the only sure remedy for catarrh now
fair trial to experience astounding results and
O permanent cure.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15
Sick Headache

s one of the most distressing affections and people
who are its victims deserve sympathy. But the
great success Hoeds Sarsaparlla has had In curing
sick headache make 1t seem almost foolish to allow
the trouble to continue. By its toning and nvigor-
ating effect upon the digestive organs Hoods Sarsa
parilla readily gives relief when headache arises
from indigestion; and in neuralgia conditions by
building up the system. Hoods Sarsaparilla re-
movesthe cause and hence overcomes the difficulty.
II have been subject to bad spells Of sick head.
ache for a number Of years. and could get nothing
to help me for any length of time until took Hoods
sarsaparilla. This medicine relieved me from the
first. have not had the sick headache since"
MRS. n f. KING, wife Of Judge d. s. King vii.
mngton, Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

CHRONIC nasal catarrh positively cured by
DR.. Sages Remedy.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

A GREAT many orators have what may to
described as an ill-imitable style -Daiuh
paragrdDher.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-15

-Arsenic-eating produces. clear
white tombstones. Hartford Post
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-24
Death Of John Frey.

Mr.. john Frey, a former resident of
0snaburg, Stark county, was found dead
on GOshen Hill near New Philadelphia,
Tuscarswas county, on the 9th of the
month. The cau1e Of his death was
spoplexy Of the heart. He was found
about ten minutes after he dropped
dead. Mr. Fey was born Is 0snsburg
township, where he resided nearly ali
his lifetime. He W 8 sixty-seven years
Of age. The past four years he was q
resident Of New Cumberland, SherrOds
Ville and New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas
county. He lived at the latter place the
last fifteen month, wher he was engag
ed In making pick and axe handles. BE
had good hea tn and was In good spirits
and was content d, while In thi local
ity. His sudden death was unexpected
to himself and all. The c0rOners VeT-
dict is as follows:
lido find that deceased came to his
death from paralysis Of the heart. Said
deceased was engaged inc rrying heavy
timber quite long distance and was
still engaged In 3 9 work when death
occurred. also further find that said
paralysis was induced by the violent
physical exertion which the deceased
must necessarily have made In carrying
said heav' timber"
WILLIAM Z. BECK,
Coroner OF TuscarsWas county, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-24
swallowed a Butcher Knife.

Yesterday, Peter Shellenbsrger. Of
Hartville, this county, butchered a fat
COW. After the animal had been killed
and hung up, and while engaged In
dressing her, he noticed peculiar odor,
and began an Investigation. On ope :
ing the stomach he found within q
butcber knife, blade and handle aboIt
seven inches In length. The knife was
not only sharp, but sharp pointed, and had
wounded the coatings OF the stomach,
about the region where the point lay.
The animal was In fine condition aud
with the exception Of once or twice In
the last six months when she refused
her food, nothing had been noticed to in-
.dlcate anything wrong with her. The
Knife had been missing since lBst Sep
tember, at which time, II is supposed, 1t
had bean fed TO the COW with potato
peelinRs and other kitchen offal. ItisR
rather curious case. N Jan6r 4,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-24
POINTS FRoM PERRY.
what Has Transpired IN Massillon During
the Past Day.


what Has Transpired In Massillon Ouriog
the Past Day.
Mr.F,J, Keller Is happy over the ar
rival Of baby boy
The. auction of John Spuhler's goods.
which has continued for two weeks
past, was completed to-day.
Robert hug, Henry Foster and Joseph
RerSer. prominent Navarro business
men, were In the city to day.
Mr.. Lewis Roger has accepted a posi-
tion as travelling salesman for Felix R
Shepley, cigar manufacturer, OF this
city. i7' '"
The case Of John Diefenbacher, for
slander, before. Justice Folger. was dis
missed after the defendant paid the
costs.
John KOap was found by Policeman
HagaF last evening In o barn about bali
frozen. He was locked up and Will 0e
taken to the County Infrmary to-day. &
Mr.. Martin Ertle wishes TO notify bis
many friends and customers that be
will remove his grocery store 30 the
FOEst building on West Main street
after the1st Of April next.
Yesterday the Water Company tested
the works for their own benefit. The
stand pipe had only ITO feet OF water at
the time and q stream was thrown
through II inch nozzle on the corner
of Main ard Mill streets to the height OF
100 feet.
The funeral Of Mr.. John Mong, aged
"A years, q much respected citizen and .
resident of MassillOn 43 years, who died
Friday, of heart trouble, took place from
his late residence on East Main street
Sunday afternoon at 3 O'cl1ck, The ser
vices were conducted by the l. Q. o. f.,
assisted by Rev. Bsily Of the Presey-
terian church.
The Citizens Committee met last
evening at the Council chamber but the
prODrIetOrs OF Water Company were no
present. Nearly all the COuncilmen
were present. The schedule OF rates
were than fixed to be submitted the
Council and Water Company tonight
Considerable talk was done on the I'll
trstiOn of the water, but nothing was
definitely settled.
From numerous exchanges perused
we notice that an effort Is being made
to protect the fish In the TuscaraWas
river and Ohio canal by the various rod
and gun clubs residing In cities along
the line. Petitions are now In circula-
tlon for signers, to be presented to the
Legislature, fOrbiddlng paper mills,
straWboard works, &C., to pOllute the
water with the offal of these W ,rks, AS
MassiIlon prides itself on having an ex-
celIent club, we would suggest that that
body In connection with Warden Shepley
pass around petitions and help the good
work along.